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Circuit/System Verification

  1. Ignition ON.
  2. Verify that no ignition, starter relay, brake pedal position sensor, immobilizer, or automatic transmission DTCs are set that would cause the K20 Engine Control Module to disable engine starting.
    • If no DTCs are set 
  3. Verify the scan tool BCM 5 V Ignition Switch parameter is Crank Request when the ignition switch is in the crank position.
  4. Verify the scan tool TCM Internal Mode Switch parameter displays Park with the transmission range selector in park.
    • If the TCM Internal Mode Switch parameter indicates Park 
  5. Verify the scan tool ECM Crankshaft Position Active Counter parameter is not incrementing.
    • If the counter increments 

      Replace the B26 Crankshaft Position Sensor.

    • If the counter does not increment 
  6. Verify the crank relay clicks and the engine begins cranking with the ignition in the Crank position.
    • If the KR27 starter relay clicks 
  7. All OK.